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amity Definition

am·ity (am′i tē)

noun pl. -·ties

friendly, peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship

Etymology: ME amite < OFr amistie < VL *amicitas < L amicus, friend < amare, to love

amity Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • perfect: He mentions in his will that he had lived almost 43 years in perfect amity with his wife.

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  10. ‹ aminobenzoic acid
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